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HNBGI Chief Transformation Officer Dilshan Perera (left) receiving the award from Dialog Axiata Group Chief Customer Officer Sandra De Zoysa |
HNB General Insurance (HNBGI) Chief Transformation Officer/General Manager Dilshan Perera was recognised at the Sri Lanka Leadership Awards 2024. This accolade honours his contributions to brand building, corporate leadership and innovation, highlighting a remarkable career spanning multiple industries.
In his current role at HNB General Insurance, Dilshan Perera plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s transformation journey. His leadership has been instrumental in integrating innovative technologies and customer centric strategies, shaping the company’s future in a competitive marketplace.
HNB General Insurance CEO Sithumina Jayasundara commented, “Dilshan’s recognition at the Sri Lanka Leadership Awards is a reflection of his outstanding dedication to creating and sustaining powerful brands. His innovative approach, combined with his strategic insights, has played a crucial role in elevating the HNB General Insurance brand. On behalf of the entire HNB Group, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and look forward to more successes as we continue to build impactful brands that resonate with our customers.”
Accepting the award, Dilshan shared his thoughts on transformation leadership, “Business transformation is often misunderstood as mere change; it’s much more. It’s about radical evolution, driven by vision, courage, and strategic leadership. True transformation is led from the top management and as senior leaders, we have a responsibility to simplify processes, innovate products, empower our people, harness technology and drive measurable performance. This award is a reflection of the collective effort at HNB General Insurance, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities and trust placed in me to lead this journey.”
With over two decades of experience, Dilshan Perera has proven track record in strategic management, digital transformation, strategic marketing, and business development across industries such as life insurance, general insurance, telecommunications, banking, and retail. Prior to this, Dilshan served as Head of InsurTech and Head of Etailing (Digital Retail) at Dialog Axiata PLC, and he co-founded ‘InsureMe.lk’, Sri Lanka’s first digital insurance comparison platform, further showcasing his commitment to transforming industries through innovation, customer-centricity, and the importance of leveraging new technologies to drive growth and he is also a visiting lecturer for post graduate programs at several leading universities, where he shares his expertise across multiple management disciplines.
